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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.56, 3,118.29 and 1,384.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.56, 3,118.29 and 1,384.71 is: 2,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.56 : 3,118.29 = 1,384.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.56/3,118.29 = 1,384.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.56x = 3,118.29 × 1,384.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.56x = 4,317,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,927.35/2,077.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.36

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